3 Pantry Staples = 1 Ultimate Condiment

Oven-Dried Black-Olive Seasoning

We love to sprinkle this seasoning mix over all manner of salads and pasta dishes.

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2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 small dried red chile, crumbled (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Arrange olives on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Cook until dried and crisp, about 3 hours. Let cool completely.

2. Finely chop olives until almost powdery. Stir in sesame seeds and chile. Seasoning can be stored at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

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